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Rootrock MTB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States View on map
Oct 17, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Mountain biking

About this race

The 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race at Briar Chapel, held on the afternoon of October 17, challenges mountain bikers of all abilities on fun and demanding courses.  Riders will tackle a dynamic mix of smooth, flowing dirt trails, root- and rock-strewn single-track, and punchy hill climbs.  After racing, athletes enjoy a festive post-race vibe with food, great music, a free kids’ race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony packed with giveaways.

Complementing the morning 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run (5K/10K/Half Marathon), Rootrock MTB is the second leg of the Rootrock Trail Races.

Register for both events and receive a special award and 10% off each race (initiate registration through Rootrock Trail Run and select the Rootrock Trail Races bundle).

Get pumped for an awesome day of trail racing!

About Briar Chapel

Sprawling over 900 acres on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community with an extensive network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. Centrally located Great Meadow Park, featuring a beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, provides the perfect start-and-finish area.

Pick your distance

Mountain biking

Sport Male Open

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:00 PM
$55.00
Open

Sport Male Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:00 PM
$55.00
Open

Single-Speed Male Open

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:02 PM
$55.00
Open

Sport Male Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:02 PM
$55.00
Open

Sport Male Masters 60+

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:02 PM
$55.00
Open

Sport Female Open

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:03 PM
$55.00
Open

Sport Female Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:03 PM
$55.00
Open

Single-Speed Female Open

Oct 17, 2026 27.4K 2:03 PM
$55.00
Open

Beginner Male Open

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:05 PM
$45.00
Open

Beginner Male Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:07 PM
$45.00
Open

Jr 13-14 Male

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:07 PM
$37.00
Open

Jr 11-12 Male

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:07 PM
$37.00
Open

Beginner Female Open

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:08 PM
$45.00
Open

Jr 13-14 Female

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:08 PM
$37.00
Open

Jr 11-12 Female

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:08 PM
$37.00
Open

Jr 8-10 Male

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:08 PM
$37.00
Open

Jr 8-10 Female

Oct 17, 2026 8.9K 2:08 PM
$37.00
Open

Expert Male Open

Oct 17, 2026 38.6K 2:15 PM
$60.00
Open

Expert Male Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026 38.6K 2:15 PM
$60.00
Open

Expert Female Open

Oct 17, 2026 38.6K 2:15 PM
$60.00
Open

Intermediate Male 19-39

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:17 PM
$50.00
Open

Intermediate Jr Male 18-Under

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:17 PM
$45.00
Open

Intermediate Male Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:19 PM
$50.00
Open

Intermediate Male Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:19 PM
$50.00
Open

Intermediate Male Masters 60+

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:19 PM
$50.00
Open

Intermediate Female 19-39

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:20 PM
$50.00
Open

Intermediate Jr Female 18-Under

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:20 PM
$45.00
Open

Intermediate Female Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:20 PM
$50.00
Open

Intermediate Female Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026 19.3K 2:20 PM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chapel Hill, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 8.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
66.4%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 17, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 17, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 13m

The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:38 PM local time (EDT) in Chapel Hill on October 17, 2026 — 11h 13m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Rootrock MTB

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Other races near Chapel Hill

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 23 Chapel Hill events

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